LeBron James Signs Two-Year Deal with Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James has officially signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, featuring a player option. Entering his 24th season, James will earn $3,876,529 in 2026-27. He chose the 76ers over Cleveland and Miami following a recruiting pitch from Gov. Josh Shapiro. This move pairs him with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, reuniting him with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and significantly shifting the Eastern Conference landscape as the Knicks defend their title.